Consumer Insight-Research Manager

Consumer Insight
Research Manager

Posted On:	Monday, 21 July 2014
Category	Research
Department	Customized Research
Job Description:	Reports To: Research Director MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB Business planning, client service, project management and leadership to achieve company's business objectives. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES Achieving the agreed monthly & annual business targets Ensuring operating systems are adhered to in execution of all projects Client relationship management including prospecting, brief taking, proposal preparing, field and analysis briefing and overseeing and report presentation Ensuring the completion of the necessary documentation on approval of proposal to facilitate proper and early commissioning and payment of projects Overseeing the execution of research projects to ensure timely and accurate execution of all parts of the projects Regular follow up with key client contacts on existing and potential research projects Developing and growing the team of people working with you, by motivating, training, appraising and guiding them Collecting the final payment and getting client feedback on research project Any other task that may be assigned by the Research Director or Managing Director from time to time PERSON SPECIFICATION Education Qualification and Training Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, statistics, commerce, economics or any other related field Post graduate Marketing Diploma A Master's Degree in Social Sciences or in Business Studies will be an added advantage Knowledge and Skills Good analytical skills Excellent interpersonal skills Team building and team leadership skills Good organisation Good mentoring skills Good computer skills Excellent communication skills Experience At least 5 years’ experience in Marketing, Brand Management, Advertising or Market Research in a reputable company Personal Attributes Honesty Integrity Reliability Consumer empathy Curiosity Problem solving ability Ability to think on feet Proactivity and confidence High level of Accuracy Attention to detail Judgement and Mental demands Creativity Ability to client pressure Physical demands and work environment Ability to work long hours and to withstand pressure International travel Interested? Click me to apply for this job and attach your CV and copies of relevant certificates (including KCSE certificate) to this mail